Rehabililation Assistant

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Band 4 Therapy Assistant to work on the Discharge to Assess acute service. You will be a part of the therapy Service and will work alongside Specialist Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapists to deliver a Discharge to Assess therapy service.

The aim of the service is to create a smooth pathway from the acute hospital into the community by assessing the patient's therapy and care needs in their own home. This means that patients no longer need to wait in hospital for these specific assessments which will reduce delays discharges, improving patient flow, and allow patients to go home earlier.

The team is based at Basildon University Hospital and provides an in-reach service to the acute Trust and post-discharge early intervention in patients homes. This approach still requires therapists in the hospital to identify immediate needs for a safe transfer to D2A, but it moves OT and PT assessments into patient's homes for timely provision of services.

The team fosters a supportive environment that seeks to develop therapists and provide them with the skills to work within the new D2A model in the home environment.

***Due to the nature of the role the successful candidate would be required to be a car driver with access to a car for work purposes***

Main duties of the job

The Band 4 Therapy Assistant will take responsibility for the management of a defined caseload of patients within the D2A pathway following triage by the qualified therapist.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include:

To work as part of the team providing a comprehensive Therapy service under the guidance of qualified staff for patients in their own homes. Equipment provision to support people to be more independent and safe at home. Support people to reable and recover at home, as capacity allows.

About us

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Band 4 Therapy Assistant will take responsibility for the management of a defined caseload of patients within the D2A pathway following triage by the qualified therapist.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include:

To work as part of the team providing a comprehensive Therapy service under the guidance of qualified staff for patients in their own homes. Equipment provision to support people to be more independent and safe at home. Support people to reable and recover at home, as capacity allows.

Full job description and person specification is attached

Person Specification

Education

Essential

NVQ level or equivalent experience GCSE level C Maths and English

Desirable

Evidence of further study/development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of working in healthcare Knowledge of role of therapist Knowledge of discharge pathways

Desirable

Local discharge pathway knowledge

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills Evidence of working with others

Desirable

Local discharge pathway knowledge

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